Why the Western Conference should fear the San Jose Sharks -- NHL
Once thought to be a team in transition, the Sharks will once again make the playoffs. But will they do anything once there? Rob Vollman writes that they are legitimate Cup contenders.
View ArticleNHL - Most, least effective trade deadline acquisitions
The right trade acquisition can secure a playoff berth or a home seed, while the wrong one can sacrifice assets for a player of no immediate value. Which of this year's trades were best, worst?
View ArticleExamining the Stanley Cup windows for the Penguins, Lightning, Sharks, Blues...
Are the final four NHL playoff teams set up for long-term success? Or will this be their last big run? Shane O'Donnell of Hockey Prospectus examines the Penguins, Sharks, Lightning and Blues.
View ArticleProjecting the 2016 conference finalists in the 2017 playoffs - NHL
The Sharks, Penguins, Blues and Lightning were picked by various pundits to make the Stanley Cup finals in 2016. Rob Vollman projects how each team will do in next season's playoffs.
View ArticleHow Eastern Conference contenders will act in free agency to compete with the...
The Penguins' team speed and depth were key factors in their Stanley Cup win. Which free agents will their rivals in the Eastern Conference target in order to counteract those factors?
View ArticleThe top need for every Western Conference team heading into NHL draft weekend
The NHL draft will bring new prospects to each team, and the weekend promises to be full of trades as well. What are the top needs to fill for Western Conference teams?
View ArticleBest practices for NHL draft-day trades based on past deals
Looking back over the past 10 drafts, what lessons can be learned by the mistakes and successes of previous trades? Rob Vollman dives into the numbers to help out the current NHL GMs.
View Article2016 NHL draft - grades, analysis for the draft class for every NHL team
With the 2016 NHL draft in the books, Corey Pronman grades all 30 teams on their hauls, with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets leading the way.
View Article2016 offseason grades for all 30 NHL teams
Which teams did the best in free agency, trades and the draft? Craig Custance grades every team heading into 2016-17, including an A-plus for a team that made no notable moves.
View ArticleGuide to free agency for every Western Conference team - NHL
Now that the NHL draft weekend is over, what's remaining on every Western Conference team's shopping list? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies needs and targets for all 14 teams.
View ArticleNHL - Free agency 2016 -- latest news, buzz and rumors
Get all the deals and details of NHL free agency right here, including the latest news, rumblings and signings.
View ArticleNHL - Free-agency winners (Edmonton Oilers, Buffalo Sabres) and losers (New...
Milan Lucic will plug a big hole in Edmonton, Kyle Okposo could be a playoff key for Buffalo, and Chicago's reunion with Brian Campbell might pay off. But the Rangers are losing relevance.
View ArticleNHL - Following the NHL free-agency frenzy, the Tampa Bay Lightning, San Jose...
Which teams can take a break this summer, knowing that they've shored things up? Who still has work to do? Scott Burnside surveys the landscape now that the free-agency dust has settled.
View ArticlePower Rankings: Free-agency fallout
Our first Power Rankings of the 2016-17 season find familiar faces on top but movement below after the shuffling resulting from trades, the draft and free agency.
View ArticleRanking the top 250 players for fantasy hockey in 2016-17 - NHL
After the 2016 NHL draft, free agency and some colossal trades, how have the fantasy hockey rankings shifted? Sean Allen updates his top 250 for 2016-17.
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